Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Minnesota Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Minnesota sales tax is 6.875% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 8.14%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Minnesota sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Minnesota sales tax works
Minnesota's state rate is 6.875%; most clothing and groceries are exempt, which keeps everyday costs lower than the headline rate suggests.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 8.14 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.26 tax, for $43.26 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0814.
Minnesota sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6.875% (state) | Tax at 8.14% | Total at 8.14% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.69 | $0.81 | $10.81 |
| $25.00 | $1.72 | $2.04 | $27.03 |
| $50.00 | $3.44 | $4.07 | $54.07 |
| $100.00 | $6.88 | $8.14 | $108.14 |
| $250.00 | $17.19 | $20.35 | $270.35 |
| $500.00 | $34.38 | $40.70 | $540.70 |
| $1,000.00 | $68.75 | $81.40 | $1,081.40 |
Minnesota vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6.875% | 8.14% | $8.14 |
| Wisconsin | 5% | 5.72% | $5.72 |
| Iowa | 6% | 6.94% | $6.94 |
| South Dakota | 4.2% | 6.11% | $6.11 |
| North Dakota | 5% | 7.09% | $7.09 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Minnesota?
The Minnesota state sales tax rate is 6.875%. Local taxes add an average of 1.26%, for an average combined rate of 8.14%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Minnesota?
At the state rate, $6.88 (total $106.88). At the average combined rate, $8.14 (total $108.14).
How do I calculate Minnesota sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 8.14% = $4.07. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0814 = $92.47 before tax.
Is Minnesota sales tax high?
Minnesota ranks #15 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.